Educators, be protectors of dreams!

Drama has been an important part of Mike’s life, and he wants to bring more people together with him. He believes we need to develop both of the thinker and dreamer in our student minds, and drama education might be a great way to unlock creativity. He also calls for all of the educators to become protectors of dreams. Mike Ludwick is an American educator, entertainer, and entrepreneur who has been living in China since 2007. He was raised in a family of drama educators and began his involvement with international drama education in 1998 as the Middle School drama teacher at the American school of Warsaw, Poland. During that time, he also began working with the non-profit organization ISTA (International Schools Theatre Association).

Mike's personal philosophy and educational practice were heavily influenced by ISTA and their focus on Ensemble, Creative Devising, Play and Exploration, and drama as a tool for personal growth and exploration. For the past 3 years, Mike and Near West, a company he founded, have been offering international drama summer camp experiences in Guangzhou.